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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

What I’m Lovin’ Wednesday: Etched Glass

I have seen similar tutorials all over blogland and pinterest, but I finally decided to try it out for myself. In the south, there are A LOT, no, A TON, of occasions when people bring food (new babies, deaths, life’s storms, etc). It’s just a way to let others know that you love them and you’re thinking about them. I always bring my famous chicken pot pie (I’m not sure I’ve shared that recipe with you yet, but I definitely need to). I have about 7 pie dishes because I’m constantly giving them out filled with yummies. These dishes get cooked and washed so many times that I thought this would be a great way to keep our name on the dish, since the permanent marker keeps rubbing off.

All you need is some Armour Etch, a paint brush, stencils, and a dish. The Armour Etch was a little pricey, I thought. This little bottle was $8.99 but it will go a long way and last a long time. I purchased some reusable vinyl stencils and they were fantastic (both products were from Hobby Lobby).

First thing you do is wash and dry the dish (make sure it is completely dry). Add the stencils in whatever shape you want.

Then brush on the Armour Etch and wait 5 minutes. I kind of just globbed mine on there. lol Then wash it off.

THAT IS IT! I’m not sure if there is another craft easier than this one. So far the etching has stayed on and in place. Phil and I have even tried scratching it off pretty aggressively…..it’s not going anywhere and now my dishes are personalized. You know I love that lol

I was thinking that this would be an awesome idea for a bridal shower or wedding gift. It would also be great as a housewarming gift, don’t you think?

Since it was so easy for me, I’m sure that you can do this too, now go and get to etching :-)

Oh I love this! I have been wanting to try glass etching for a while , but I have been hesitant. I didn't want to spend that amount on the etching cream and never use it because it ended up being too difficult. I also have only seen tutorials that use a silhouette for the stencils. I never thought of buying the vinyl stencils! After readIng this post, I no longer have any reasons it to try it! I can't wait! :) thanks so much for sharing! :-)

ok WHERE on earth in hobby lobby did you find the etching cream?! I have been looking for it for literally like a year! I even went to walmart because they said online that they had it! What section is it in?